ARC1018 : Architectural Representation 2
ARC1018 : Architectural Representation 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Stephen Parnell
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ARC1017 | Architectural Representation 1 |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ARC1001 | Architectural Design 1 |
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aims of the module are to enable students to process, transform and communicate information. In particular to introduce:
1. Digital modes and communication methods appropriate to particular circumstances and architectural tasks.
2. Digital representation techniques and principles for graphical and visual media.
3. Basic to advanced computing skills in an architectural context.
4. Core study and workplace computer skills.
The subject area involves an ongoing increasing proportion of the syllabus as the course progresses. This module concentrates upon the digital skills used in the essential process of communicating design ideas to multiple audiences.
The module draws upon the use of digital tools and methods in professional practice to exemplify effective digital communication strategies at various stages in a student’s professional development.
Outline Of Syllabus
To enable students to process, transform, and communicate information and in particular to introduce:
• Digital modes and communication methods appropriate to particular circumstances and architectural tasks.
• Digital representation techniques and principles for graphical and visual media.
• Basic to advanced computing skills in an architectural context.
• Core study and workplace computer skills.
This subject area involves an increasing proportion of the syllabus as the course progresses.
This module concentrates on the digital skills used in the essential process of communicating design ideas to multiple audiences.
The module draws upon the use of digital tools and methods in professional practice to exemplify effective digital communication strategies at various stages in a student’s professional development.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students are enabled to:
• Identify and choose appropriate digital modes of information and communication.
• Produce structured and appropriate digital presentations.
• Apply appropriate computer-based tools and techniques to design projects.
• Operate in a team.
• Demonstrate key transferable skills.
Intended Skill Outcomes
The module should enable students to become proficient in:
Study Skills
• Research.
• Time management.
• Information processing.
Communication Skills
• Verbal: inquiry and explanation.
• Written: correspondence, reports, and essays.
• Visual/graphic: models, crafted and computer generated and images of various types, photography, diagrams, technical drawings, and evocative sketches.
Evaluative Skills
• Manual and computer-based.
Workplace Skills:
• Group and teamworking.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | To provide support on the given lecture material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 0:45 | 1:30 | Weekly lecture to introduce key theoretical concepts and provide relevant practical examples |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | Create video and export digital representations from 3D model in appropriate format |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | One-to-one online tutorial led by digital modelling experts with students split into groups of three |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | Exploring and practicing skills gained in workshops |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | 3D modelling and 2D technical drawing workshops |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Digital workflows to support digital representations |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | One-to-one online drop-in surgery with digital modelling experts |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Self-directed learning supported by provided resources |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 6 | 0:30 | 3:00 | Online discussion amongst group members to support peer learning and interactions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 0:45 | 1:30 | At the start of each week to introduce topics and related activities |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The topics are explored through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, workshops, exercises, and assignments with supporting sessions.
Most aspects are also demonstrated, explored, and tested in workshop topics, assessments, and presentations during the follow-up ARC1001 project work.
Specifically, digital representation methods are taught using dedicated workshops, and one-to-one and small group tutorials. The learnt techniques are applied to communicating architectural ideas through digital media. Workshops and tutorials complement weekly lectures where concepts are explained to support developing a digital communication strategy for architectural representation. During the lectures, academic concepts are first introduced and then supported by examples in architectural practice.
The expectation is that the delivery of the module will be blended, with workshops and larger group teaching taking place online. Where possible we will timetable opportunities for attendance in person, mainly to provide opportunities for student peer-learning to take place.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 100 | 2D digital drawings, 3D computer models, digital image editing, and rendered videos. Marked as Pass/Fail. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A structured approach to 2D CAD drawings, 3D computer modelling, image manipulation, and rendered videos is assessed.
Digital skills for architectural communication culminating in the production of 2D, 3D, and time-based digital representations.
Additionally, a log-book is submitted to assess the robustness of processes when developing a digital communication strategy.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ARC1018's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ARC1018's past Exam Papers
General Notes
This module contributes towards delivering the following RIBA/ARB Prescription Criteria for Qualifications:
GC3.1; GC6.1
Details of the Criteria are available at: http://www.arb.org.uk/qualifications/arb_criteria/arb_criteria.php
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